A day to celebrate.
Your graduation ceremony is a very special occasion. It’s a chance to celebrate your academic achievements with classmates, friends, family and staff.
From dress hire to studio-quality photos, we have plenty of ways to make your big day special. Keep reading to learn more.
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Upcoming ceremonies
2022 graduation ceremonies

- Tuesday 23 August
- Monday 19 December
- Tuesday 20 December
Note: Ceremony allocations, dates, times and venues are subject to change.
2022 graduation ceremonies
- Friday 26 August
- Friday 16 December
Note: Ceremony allocations, dates, times and venues are subject to change.
2022 graduation ceremonies
- Wednesday 14 December
Note: Ceremony allocations, dates, times and venues are subject to change.
2023 Sydney Graduation to be announced

Note: Ceremony allocations, dates, times and venues are subject to change.
Preparing for your graduation
- When you’re eligible to graduate, we’ll contact your university email. You’ll be asked to check your details, and we’ll share some important information about your ceremony.
- If you’re expecting to graduate in Sydney, it’s a good idea to check your email daily.
- Find out more about eligibility (student portal).
- Contact us by email at U.Connect@utas.edu.au if you have any concerns or queries.
Register to attend your graduation ceremony
Registrations for our Hobart May ceremonies will open 12noon on 12 April and close 5pm on 26 April. You will receive an email when registration opens with a link to your graduation registration.
When you register for your ceremony, you can book:
- A ticket for your seat at your graduation.
- Your guest tickets, including:
- Up to two guest tickets at no charge.
- Up to two additional guest tickets at $25.00 per ticket (depending on venue capacity)
Your guests can also watch live on our YouTube channel).
- Other graduation services in advance, such as studio photography, if required. (It is not a requirement to book in advance for graduation services. You may do this on the day of your graduation).
If you’re not planning on attending your ceremony, you don’t need to register. Check the attendance FAQs below for further information.
What to do on the day
- Collect your academic dress the day before your ceremony. Read the academic dress FAQs for more information, including collection times.
- Please make sure you print your tickets or have them ready on your mobile device.
- Leave plenty of time to find parking, the venue, and be seated.
- Please arrive at the venue 45 minutes before the ceremony begins. It’s a good idea to leave plenty of time to find parking and be seated.
You will be allocated a seat for your graduation.
- Please be seated 30 minutes before your ceremony’s commencement time.
- Ushers will be there to help you find your seat. As you will graduate in the order you are seated, it’s very important that you do not swap seats with anyone else.
Guest seating is general admission.
- All guests are required to have a valid ticket for the ceremony. They should be seated at least 15 minutes before the ceremony commencement time.
- As guests will not have allocated seats, please let them know to arrive early to get the position they want.
- Please note, guests will not usually be admitted after the ceremony has started.
- Wheelchair access is available at all venues. If you or your guests have accessibility requirements, such as using a wheelchair, crutches or a guide dog, please let us know by emailing graduation@utas.edu.au.
Graduation ceremonies are formal occasions with several speeches and are, therefore, not always suitable for young children.
Please consider the length and timing of graduation ceremonies when thinking about bringing children. Each ceremony is 90 minutes in length with many formal speeches.
Children will require a ticket unless sitting on a carer’s lap.
Each ceremony begins with a procession of university leadership and academics to the stage. The Chancellor will then deliver some opening remarks and the Occasional Address will be made by the guest speaker.
Graduates and diplomates will cross the stage and be presented to the Chancellor. Graduates and diplomates then acknowledge the Chancellor by doffing their hat before being congratulated.
Whilst on stage, you’ll have the chance to pose for a photograph with the Chancellor. You’ll be given your testamur, academic transcript and alumni pin.
The ceremony usually lasts for 90 minutes. Afterwards, the Chancellor will invite you and your guests to refreshments.
Travel and accommodation
Due to COVID-19, travel restrictions are constantly changing. It’s important to stay up to date with the latest information before you make any arrangements. You can find the latest information on coming to Tasmania at coronavirus.tas.gov.au.
We do not recommend arranging travel for interstate or overseas guests until you have a valid ticket for them to attend your graduation ceremony.
- In Launceston and Hobart there are coaches that will take you from the airport directly to your accommodation.
- Ceremony venues are centrally located in their respective cities, and are easily accessible by bus or taxi, or even walking.
- Car hire: Special rates are available to graduates. Contact Europcar on 1800 030 118 and quote 50020833 for the special rate.
- For airline connections please consult your own local travel agent who will advise you on domestic air services within Australia as an add-on to international travel.
- The Hotel Grand Chancellor offer special accommodation rates to graduands, as well as their families and friends.
- By staying at university accommodation, guests can enjoy the convenience of staying close to our campus and ceremony venue. Learn more Short Stay accommodation.